When waste is not valued, it becomes a problem. It costs your business money and when not managed properly, it damages the environment and our health. As a restaurateur, you really can make an impact by preventing waste, sorting and disposing of it carefully. Doing so will reduce costs and contribute to your reputation with customers and your community.
Here’s how reducing waste generation will benefit you. You’ll have:
Benefits
Reduced costs
An opportunity to innovate menu
Increased efficiency
Smooth regulatory compliance
A good reputation
A positive impact on local community
A reduction of impact on the local and global environment
Around the world, landfills are reaching their capacity. Decomposing waste generates methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas that causes global warming and climate change. When badly managed, landfills leach chemicals into the surrounding soil and water, posing a problem to nature and thereby our health. Restaurants can generate an enormous amount of waste which has grave impacts on their costs and reputation.
Applications that can support with menu design or communications are:
METRO supports you with a diverse product assortment and services for your sustainability strategy. Please check out the local METRO or makro website in your country.
